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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
Part – A
AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14)
1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution
1.2 Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Town
State
Pin Code
Institution e-mail address
Contact Nos.
Name of the Head of the Institution:
Tel. No. with STD Code:
Mobile:
9440578007, 0866-2472332
Maris Stella College
59A-1-5, Opp.Govt.Polytechnic College
Near Benz Circle
Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh
520008
Dr.Sr.Kulrekha Mudartha
9440578007
0866-2472332
2015-16
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Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)
OR
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:
(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004.
This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom
of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)
1.5 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc
1.6 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of
Accreditation
Validity
Period
1 1st Cycle A**** 1999 6 years
2 2nd Cycle A 2006 5 years
3 3rd Cycle A 3.24 2013 5 years
4 4th Cycle
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY
www.marisstella.ac.in
03/04/2004
http://www.marisstella.ac.in/AQAR2015-16.pdf
Dr.K.Sandhya
9885027462
EC/65/RAR/63 dated 25-10-2013
APCOGN14805
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1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR 2012-13 submitted to NAAC on 01/11/2013 (DD/MM/YYYY)
ii. AQAR 2013-14 submitted to NAAC on 24/09/2014 (DD/MM/YYYY)
iii. AQAR 2014-15 submitted to NAAC on 12/10/2015 (DD/MM/YYYY)
1.9 Institutional Status
University State Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College Yes No
Constituent College Yes No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
Type of Institution Co-education Men Women
Urban Rural Tribal
Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing
1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify)
1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
Krishna University
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1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University
University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE
DST Star Scheme UGC-CE
UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST
UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)
UGC-COP Programmes
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1 No. of Teachers
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
Central Govt. - UGC
2
1
1
1
4
2
1
10
22
8
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2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No
If yes, mention the amount
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos. International National State Institution Level
(ii) Themes
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
5.6.15 and 6.6.15: Orientation for lecturers by Fr.Xavier Alphonse, Madras Loyola College
on Mentoring and Value-Based Education.
12.8.15: In collaboration with Red Ribbon Club and NSS a human chain formed on
International Youth Day to create awareness about HIV/AIDS – a pledge taken by
students.
12.8.15: In collaboration with Women’s Cell and Rotary Club, VJA an invited lecture on
Stress Management by Dr.K.Ayodhya, Psychiatrist, Vijayawada.
5.8.15: The Women’s Cell organized an awareness programme as part of World Breast
Feeding Week –. The Resource Persons are Dr.R.Vijaya Sekhar, Deputy Civil Surgeon,
GGH, Vijayawada and Dr.C.Usha Rani, Professor, Siddhartha Medical College,
Vijayawada.
20.8.15: Department of Zoology organized an awareness camp on World Mosquito Day in
collaboration with A.P.Medical & Health Unit and VMC
12.9.15: Pledge on “Anti-Ragging” to make the college a “Ragging Free” College.
16.9.15: Department of Botany and Eco-club identified, collected and distributed various
medicinal plants for ‘Patri’. Eco-friendly mud idols of Lord Ganesha were made and
distributed.
9th, 10th, & 14th October, 2015: Awareness programme on “Counselling” by Ms.C.Lalitha,
Psychologist & Counsellor.
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5
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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality
enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *
Plan of Action Achievements
Curriculum:
Offer a new BA programme with Literature,
Journalism, Political Science
Programme introduced
To view the syllabi of all disciplines to be on
par with the UGC syllabus
Implemented the new syllabi for I year UG students. Upto
80% was introduced and 20% retained
Teaching-Learning
Workshop on e-learning and Remote Sensing
and GIS (Geographical Information System)
Department of Botany in collaboration with IIIT,
Hyderabad conducted a two day workshop on Geospatial
Technology to Academia of Botany, Zoology &
Environmental Sciences of Krishna University on 2nd &
3rd February, 2016
9.10.15: Participation in Swatch Andhra Pradesh Programme.
2.11.15: Organized an awareness programme on ‘Breast Cancer’ by Dr.P.Raghuram,
Padmasri Awardee.
13.11.15: Samskriti Divas organized to show different cultures in India
10.12.15: A guest lecture on “Human Rights” to all B.A Students was organized. The
resource person was Dr.Diwakara Babu, Principal, Siddhartha Law College, Vijayawada
27.1.16: Department of Value Education and Women’s Cell organized a talk on “Women
Empowerment Skill Development Programme”.
27.1.16: Women’s Cell and Value Education Department organized an awareness
programme on “Organ Donation” in collaboration with NTR University of Medical
Sciences, Vijayawada
27.1.16: Organized an awareness programme on Road Safety Measures. Dr.V.Sundar,
Deputy Transport Commissioner was the resource person.
30.1.16: A workshop on Life Skills by Sri Yendamuri Veerendranath.
30.1.16: A Pledge on Swatch Bharath on Martyr’s Day.
4.2.16: World Cancer Day observed in collaboration with the Department of Zoology.
15.2.16: Lecture on Research Methods and Proposal Writing by Dr.D.Vasantha, UGC
Emeritus Fellow, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
One day workshop on “Creative Teaching & Becoming a Better Teacher” by
Prof.Viswanadham, Former Prof. of English, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
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Invited lectures on ‘Emerging Fields and
Trends in Different Disciplines’
Executed
Orientation for Lecturers Conducted
Training programme for support staff Conducted
Research Extension
Proposals for MRPs to be encouraged
Proposals were submitted from the Department of Physics,
Telugu and Social Work
Training by the Department of Library and
Information Science to students
Training in digitization, automation and maintenance was
given on 2.12.15
Social Work Exhibition with a tie up with
NGOs
Conducted on 18th and 19th September, 2015
Training in Cutting and Tailoring in
collaboration with AIDWA
Conducted from August, 15 to January, 16
Student Support
Orientation for College life
Given in June in the respective classes. One week
orientation for I year degree students from 17th to 20th
June, 2015
Anti-ragging measures Pledge taken on 12.9.15. Anti-ragging cell exists and
meets periodically to monitor
Workshop on Entrepreneurship Held on 19.3.16
Leadership Training by Department of
Economics
Held on 19.8.15 & 20.8.16 in collaboration with M.R.Pai
Foundation, Mumbai
Invited lecture on Stress Relief Women’s Cell and Rotary Club organized on 12.8.15
Training in Life Skills by Edubridge Conducted from September,15 to February, 16
Certificate Courses Soft Skills, French, Teachers Training Programme –
conducted
Sports-Basket Ball Tournament Hosted in October, 2015
Inter Collegiate Competitions Conducted
Student seminars Conducted
Awareness Programmes World Breast Feeding Week – 5.8.15
World Mosquito Day-20.8.15
Breast Cancer-2.11.15
Vinayaka Chavithi – 16.9.15
Placement Training given.150 students placed in different companies
Counselling for staff and students Conducted
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Environment Activities Conducted
Management Software of Automation of
student attendance
Completed and in operation
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
Plan of action for overall improvement discussed.
A new programme B.A Journalism introduced
Admissions strengthened due to increased efforts made by senior faculty through a planned and
consistent interaction with students
Remedial coaching was offered to academically disadvantaged students
A good number of workshops related to the curriculum conducted
Many awareness programmes pertaining to health, hygiene, environment and life skills organized
in collaboration with the specific departments, agencies and experts in the respective fields.
Training programmes – students
1. Leadership Training
2. On the use of Library
3. On College Life
4. On Research Methodology for staff
5. On Life Skills
6. Placement and Employability Training
Orientation for staff on Mentoring and Counselling by Fr.Alphonse in June, 2015.
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Part – B
Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the
Programme
Number of
existing
Programmes
Number of
programmes added
during the year
Number of
self-financing
programmes
Number of value
added / Career
Oriented
programmes
PhD 0 0 0 0
PG 7 0 7 0
UG 14 1 9 0
PG Diploma 0 0 0 0
Advanced Diploma 0 0 0 0
Diploma 0 0 0 0
Certificate 11 0 11 0
Others 0 0 0 0
Total 32 1 27 0
Interdisciplinary 7 0 0 0
Innovative 0 0 0 0
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options: CBCS System
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students
(On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
Oral
*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 22
Trimester
Annual
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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
Revised UGC CBCS syllabus has been adopted with 20% deviation, following APSCHE
framework. Foundation Courses as per APSCHE guidelines have been prescribed.
Department of English: Introduced a topic on Social Networking in Unit-I of Business
Communication-I of BMS programme. I B.A Literature was revised according to UGC and
APSCHE pattern.
Department of Maths: Syllabus of V & VI semesters, common paper revised. Resolved to give
choice in electives. Pattern of practicals was changed in I, II, III, IV semesters.
Department of Physics: V, VI semesters syllabus was revised and rearranged. Titles of Papers
were also changed
1. V sem - 1. Electricity and Electronics 2. Spectroscopy and Quantum Mechanics 3. Science
& Technology of Ultrasonics
2. VI sem – 1. Electromagnetism 2. Solid State Physics & Nuclear Physics
Department of Chemistry: Minor changes were made in II & VI semesters. III semester blue print
was modified
Department of Botany: V and VI semester syllabus, practicals and model question paper were
changed
Department of Bio-technology: III semester syllabus was changed
Department of Zoology: I and II semester theory and practicals changed. Question paper pattern
was changed for theory and IDE (Ornamental Fish Culture)
Department of Computer Science: Modern Database Management introduced in place of OOPS
with C++ & DS in III Sem
Department of Electronics: No change
Department of Statistics: V & VI semesters theory and practical syllabus revised
Department of Commerce & Management Studies: 1) Modifications in Principles of Management
for I & II semesters 2) Modern Methods of Communication in Business Communication paper I
included
Department of Economics: Syllabus and Question paper for V & VI semesters was revised. In V A
‘Economic Development & Planning’ was replaced by ‘Indian Economy’. In V B ‘Money
Banking & International Trade’ has been replaced by ‘Quantitative Techniques I’. In VI A ‘Rural
Development’ was replaced by ‘Andhra Pradesh Economy 1956-2014’. In VI B ‘Public Finance’
was replaced by ‘Quantitative Techniques II’.
Department of History: No change
Department of Tourism: No change
Department of Political Science: No change
Department of Social Work: I, II, III & IV semesters syllabus and question paper pattern was
changed
Department of Foundation Course: No change
Department of Value Education: Changed the title to Human Values and Professional Ethics
instead of Value Education.
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1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of
permanent faculty
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions
Recruited (R) and Vacant (V)
during the year
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended
Seminars/
Workshops
10 73 13
Presented papers 10 60 3
Resource Persons 0 5 4
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
22 22 - - -
Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
28 28
0
Continued the six weeks Summer Internship for Employability Skills Development on
the job training for Computers, Physics and Electronics students from 15th April to 31st
May, 2016.
Dr.R.Syamalamba completed her Minor Research Project on Open Educational
Resources.
Maris Stella Virtual Library has been detected by OE consortium to place the event in
Open Educational Week – 7th-11th March, 2016 on Global Platform.
An orientation and a live demo were given to the participants of INMO workshop
organized by PG Dept. of Mathematics on 9.1.2016.
An interaction session between ALEAP and UG students for Entrepreneurship
Training on 13.1.2016.
12
4 0
Journalism programme and Department introduced .The other two courses are Literature and
Political Science in the programme.
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2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days
during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by
the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,
Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum
restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
180
NIL
85%
50
Training of OER, MOOC, NEPTEL, Stella Virtual Library and n-list for UG students
by the Librarian on 2.12.2015.
MSAA organized a Medical Camp for Dental and Eye check up for staff and students.
300 students and 50 staff had the testing.
Samskruti Divas was organized on 13.11.15 to show case unity in diversity.
Continued the practice of collecting and selling patri for vinayaka chavithi, making
and selling idols of clay on 16.9.15.
39 students and 4 faculty members of final year B.A visited the Legislative Assembly
and Council of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States on 11.12.15.
62 students, 5 faculty and 2 attenders visited Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research,
Pedavegi, West Godavari Dt. On 13.11.15.
The Department of Social Work and STARS celebrated Children’s Day at Child and
Foundation School, Patamatalanka.
A five day orientation programme was conducted for I year UG students on their entry
on June 17th to 20th ‘2015.
Exposure Programme for STARS students to interact with the Homeless and Street
Girls on 23.1.2016.
Exposure programme for STARS in Warangal District from 16.1.2016 to 18.1.2016.
6 months Cutting and Tailoring programme by STARS and AIDWA for 90 women
from July 2015 to March 2016.
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2.11 Course/Programme wise
distribution of pass percentage :
Title of the Programme Total no. of
students appeared
Division
Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %
B.A
Literature 39 10 21 6 2 100
TTM 18 4 6 4 1 83
SW - - - - - -
HEP ( TM ) 15 5 9 0 0 93
HEP ( EM ) 12 5 4 1 0 83
B.Com
CC 22 10 7 4 0 95
TPP 14 6 5 1 1 93
Computer Applications 41 10 19 8 2 95
BMS 17 5 9 1 1 94
B.Sc
MPC 15 8 6 0 1 100
MECs 24 5 8 0 1 58
MSCs 59 7 28 5 1 69
MPCs 37 10 11 3 0 65
CBZ 41 12 15 3 2 78
Biotech 21 7 10 1 0 86
PG
M.A.Eng 11 27 73 0 0 100
M.A Eco - - - - - -
M.Com - - - - - -
M.Sc Maths 7 14 57 - - 71
MBA 29 72 28 - - 100
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2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
benefitted
Refresher courses 2
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 0
HRD programmes 1
Orientation programmes 0
Faculty exchange programme 0
Staff training conducted by the university 8
Staff training conducted by other institutions 5
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 2
Others 0
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category Number of
Permanent
Employees
Number of
Vacant
Positions
Number of
permanent
positions filled
during the Year
Number of
positions filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff 2 7 0 0
Technical Staff 0 0 0 0
IQAC chalks out the Plan of Action for the Academic Year
Prepares College Hand Book
Plans different orientation programmes/awareness programmes/workshops on
academic/curriculum enrichment, ecology, personality development, social responsibility
and citizenship and women’s issues.
Encourages research activity and consultancy services by providing up to date data.
Attends workshops/symposia on Quality Assurance organized by Higher Education
Institution, University, RJD, CCE, and APSCHE.
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Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 0 1 0 0
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 0 10,00,000 0 0
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 1 1 0 3
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 197000 490500 0 963000
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals 4 3
Non-Peer Review Journals 2 2
e-Journals
Conference proceedings 4 4
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS 3.61
Encouraged three faculty members to submit proposals for Minor Research Projects –
Ms.A.Kasturi, Department of Physics
Ms.V.N.Manga Devi, Department of Telugu
Sr.Lovely Jacob, Department of Social Work
Guided faculty in planning for workshops/awareness programmes related to research
orientation
Conducted a workshop on ‘Research Methodology’ and applying for MRPs by
Prof.D.Vasantha, UGC Emeritus Professor, Osmania University on 15.2.16
Guided final year UG students to complete their mini & major projects as part of
curriculum.
Motivated faculty to escalate publishing quality research articles in
national/international/peer-reviewed journals/periodicals.
Provided reference skills among faculty and students
Created an ambience of research through provision of ICT infrastructure and expertise.
Invited Resource Persons with experience and expertise to impart training in academic and
research aspects.
1.5
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3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations
Nature of the Project Duration
Year
Name of the
funding Agency
Total grant
sanctioned
Received
Major projects
Minor Projects
Interdisciplinary Projects
Industry sponsored
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College NIL
Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)
Any other(Specify)
Total
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from
UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.11 No. of conferences
organized by the
Institution
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
Level International National State University College
Number 0 1 0 0 1
Sponsoring
agencies
Association
for
Improvement
of Maths
Education
( A.I.M.Ed)
College,
IIIT,
Hyderabad
50,000
0
50
1 3 2
2
4 4
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3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :
From Funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows
Of the institute in the year
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution
who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University level State level 00
National level International level
Type of Patent Number
National Applied 0
Granted 0
International Applied 0
Granted 0
Commercialised Applied 0
Granted 0
Total International National State University Dist College
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
- -
-
2
11
0
0 0 0 0
0
0
200
0
0 4
1 0
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3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level State level
National level International level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level State level
National level International level
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum College forum
NCC NSS Any other
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social
Responsibility
Certificate course in Cutting and Tailoring for 9 months from July’15 to March’16 in
collaboration with AIDWA
Swatch Bharat.
National Voters Day Week from 21st January, 2016 to 26th January, 2016.
Various competitions in drawing, essay writing, debate and formation of human chain to infuse
democratic values.
Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly created Source of
Fund
Total
Campus area 20 0 20
Class rooms 60 0 60
Laboratories 18 0 18
Seminar Halls 2 0 2
No. of important equipments purchased
(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.
10 0 10
Value of the equipment purchased during
the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
3737500 0 3737500
Others - - - -
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 15
8 2 4
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4.2 Computerization of administration and library
4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 81173 642693 6347 282880 87520 925573
Reference Books 8000 0 50 0 8050 0
e-Books 9700 0 5500 0 15200 0
Journals 62 95224 36 1114 98 96338
e-Journals 6000 0 500 0 6500 0
Digital Database 0 0 0 0 0 0
CD & Video 439 6474 0 0 439 6474
Others (specify) 0 0 0 0 0 0
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total
Computers
Computer
Labs Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres Office
Depart-
ments Others
Existing 371 147 30 0 5 18 21 150
Added 50 10 10 20 10 0 0 0
Total 421 157 40 20 15 18 21 150
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology
upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
Training for faculty and students on MOOC on 7.9.15
Training on OERs – 7.9.15
Live demo about OER, NEPTEL
N-list, inflibnet – 2.12.15
Live demo to INMO participation on 9.1.16 on OER & MOOC
Teaching to faculty on attendance software
Entire administration through e-governance
Campus Wi-Fi bandwidth widened
20 systems purchased with CPU
1 canon laser printer
4 barcode readers
Up gradation of Student Attendance Software
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4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipments
iv) Others
Total :
Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
UG PG Ph. D. Others
1291 179 0 0
19,00,000
IQAC helps the institution in constituting student support services/cells such as
Career Guidance and Placement, Counselling, Anti-ragging, Grievance Redressal, Anti-
sexual Harassment, Women’s Cell, Periodic Monitoring done by IQAC.
A trained professional counsellor addresses the needs of students referred to her by
IQAC for guidance/counselling.
Regular Mentoring monitored by IQAC provides consistent support to students in
academic and non-academic issues.
Economically backward students are identified by IQAC and measures taken to help
them through midday meal scheme, book bank, sponsorship of fee, concession of fee in
genuine cases.
IQAC arranges extension activities, invited lectures, community reach out programmes
for students.
Plans curriculum enrichment and orientation programmes in consultation with
departments.
Plans Parents’ Meet for interaction and collection of feedback and giving information
related to student support services.
13,78,992
1,35,166
5,58,975
39,73,133
Students’ details are recorded and filed whenever they come to collect their credentials.
Details are taken even during their informal visits, during old students’ (Star Meet) get
together. Student progression cell also collects information through social networking
and college website.
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(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio Dropout % 0%
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
No. of students beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
No %
No %
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total
467 339 34 432 1 1273 513 371 37 548 1 1470
The college entered an MOU with Edubridge for training for placement of students.
Arranged coaching classes in competitive exams and soft skills for employability.
Certificate and IDEs provide inputs in preparing students for employability.
Students are guided, regarding competitive exams and placement in their mentoring
classes
Mentors provide counselling to mentees
Department of MBA conducted an orientation programme on job opportunities in
Government and banking sector
Department of MBA conducted a Mock Mat Test for all the final year UG students
On 19th March, 2016, an invited talk on Arrow Point Leadership, to promote
entrepreneurship by Mr.A.R.K.Chowdary, Harsha Linere Pvt., Ltd was organized
400
1
104
0
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No. of students benefitted
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of
Organizations
Visited
Number of Students
Participated
Number of
Students Placed
Number of Students Placed
6 327 136 14
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
Gender Sensitization by Dr.Maru for UG students on 19.6.15.
AP Police team and Axis Bank conducted Self-defence Camp on 9.10.15
Department of Zoology observed ‘Today is World Aids Day’ on 1.12.15
STARS – Visit to HIV/AIDS infected children. 40 of them at Fatima Nagar on
16.1.16 – 18.1.16.
STARS – Conducted interaction with street girls and the homeless at Amodini on
23.1.16
1000
An invited on ‘Life Skills’ by an eminent writer Sri Yandamuri Veerendranath on
30.01.16 for UG students
The department of MBA organized a one day workshop on ‘Life Skills’ for PG &
MBA students on 21.12.15. Resource Person:Rev.Fr.Maria Das and Ms.C.Lalitha,
Psychologist and Counsellor
An awareness session on counselling by Ms.C.Lalitha, Psychologist and
Counsellor on 9th, 10th, 14th October, 2015.
Career Guidance and Placement Cell organized an orientation programme on
preparing for a career on 2.9.15 by TCS, Chennai. Resource Person:
Sri.R.Vidyaranya
The department of MBA organized a one day workshop on ‘Entrepreneurship
Orientation Programme’ for III B.Com and III BMS students on 19.8.15.
Mr.G.Sudarshan, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was the Resource
Person.
Guest lecture by Mrs.Krishna Kumari, KBN College on ‘How to Face Interviews’
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5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University level National level International level
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of
students Amount
Financial support from institution 102 3,29,326
Financial support from government 910 53,89,798
Financial support from other sources 12 50,000
Number of students who received
International/ National recognitions 0 0
5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: ______________________________________
Students’ problems were solved during mentoring
Internet bandwidth was strengthened
Hostel facilities are improved
13
4
3 0
16
0 0
2 0 7
0 0 0
1
0 0
0 0
16
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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
Vision : To provide holistic education to girl students to help develop their personality and equip
them to face the challenges and needs of society.
Mission: To empower women with life skills and enable them to become intellectually
competent, socially committed, morally upright and spiritually inspired.
Yes
Decentralized
Supportive
Collaborative
ICT updated
Optimal use
Software upgraded
E-governance
A course in B.A Journalism was introduced
The revised UGC CBCS syllabus has been adopted with 20% deviation, following
APSCHE framework. Foundation courses as per APSCHE guidelines have been
prescribed. IDEs are continued.
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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
6.3.4 Research and Development
Curriculum enrichment programmes conducted
Field trips
o III B.A HET – 9.12.15 – Macherla KCP Cements
o III B.A Lit – 11.12.15 – Visit to the Telangana Assembly
o III B.Sc CBZ & Biotech – Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research,
Pedavegi, W.G.Dt.
o STARS – 17.1.16 - Visit to Fatima Nagar, Mahboobabad (Street
Girls)
o III B.A HEP, HET, TTM – 28.11.15 – Guntupalli
Summer Internship continued
Workshops and invited lectures on ‘Career Guidance and Placement’
Semester end practicals introduced for B.Sc courses as per guidelines of APSCHE
Minor Research Project completed by Dr.R.Syamalamba and taken up by
Dr.G.Little Flower. Major Research Project was taken up by Dr.J.Asha Kumari
Dr.K.Sandhya, Department of English
Published a research paper “Telugu Dalit Voices” in English Translation.
“A Sample Reading” in the Journal of English Language (JOELL) Vol.2.
Issues 2.2015. ISSN 2349-9753-97-203-(An International peer Reviewed
Journal) impact factor: 3.0779 SJIF.
Co-authored a research paper “Women’s voices for privileges across the
globe” in the Peer Reviewed International Journal of English language,
Literature & Humanities Vol-III Issue-III, May 2015. ISSN-2321-7065
IMPACT 4.287
Co-authored a research paper “Women in Anita Desai and Toni Morrison:
A Reference to select Novels”- International Journal of advance research,
Vol-3, issue-5, May,2015 ISSN-2320-5407. Impact factor 4-588IC value
4.96
Co-authored a research article “The Impact of short stories on teaching of
English in JOELL (An International Peer Reviewed Journal) Vol-2, issue-
4,2015 ISSN-2349-9753. Impact factor 3.079.
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Dr.V.Satya Sudha, Department of English
Published a research paper in veda’s Journal of English Language &
Literature. Vol.II, Issue 4,Oct-dec,2015 on “The Women Question
Redefined: A Comparative study of Kanada’s Naga mandala and
Dattani’s Bravery Fought the Queen” issn:2349-9743. Impact factors
3.079 (An open access International Journal)
A paper titled “Lights Out: A Prognostication of surging in Humanism”
was published in “The Quest”Vol.29, No.2. Dec 2015. ISSN: 0971-2321.
A peer reviewed literary Journal.
Dr. Sr. Inyasamma Gade, Department of English
Published a article on “Identity and struggle to fine home in some one
knows my name/ the book of Negroes” by Lawrence Hill, Published in
‘Roots’ International Journal of Multi disciplinary Researches. A Peer
Reviewed ,Reviewed, Referred & Quarterly Journal, Vol.2, Special Issue
4, February 2016 with ISSN 2349-8684 in a TWO DAY International
conference on “ English Language and Literature: Retrospect and
Prospects” held on 4th and 5th Feb 2016 at Bishop Heber college, trichy,
Tamil Nadu.
Dr.D.Rama Krishna, Department of Sanskrit
Published a book Vivekavardhini Apr 2015 II Year Inter Sanskrit
Text,Publisher Telugu Academy.
Mrs. G.Usha Kumari, Departmeny of Mathematics
The courses and preventions of Mathematics Anxiety IJSIRM 29th Nov
2015 ISSN 2347-307 Special Issues 5.
Certain filters in Terinary Semi Groups IMRF journal 12 Feb 2016 ISSN
2278-8697.
Miss C.Krishnaveni, Department of Mathematics
Published a paper on “Embedding a near-ring in near ring of right
fractions- A new construction” in the mathematical sciences International
Research Journal, Vol.4; Issue 2, 2015.Pp.450-452.ISSN: 2278-
8697,ISBN: 978-84124-53-3 50-sole author/05 chapter in an edited book
25-sole author/03-chapter in an edited book. 10-chapter,5.0 chapter.
“Divine Hearts Bear No Grudges” Women in Mathematics in special
reference to Lilavathi,2015. ISBN 978-93-80693-46-0.
“Special Jacobson Radicals For Near-Rings” South-east Axian Bulletin
Of Mathematics Vol.40 (2),2016 Pg:289 to 298, ISSN-0129-2021.
Dr.Mrs.G.Little Flower & S.Vani Latha
Published a research paper on “Exploration of Volumetric, acoustic,
thermodynamic and IR studies of binary mixtures of green solvent ethyl
lactate with C3 alkanols at 303.15, 308.15, 313.15 & 318.15K in the
Flsevier Journal of Molecular liquids 209(2015)153-160.
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Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai, Department of Zoology
“Design Biomaterials to Mimic The Natural Body Parts” – IJER (Online)
ISSN 2321-7758.Peer Reviewed, Vol.3, S1 2015 Jan to Feb.
Mrs.P.Nitya Jeeva Prada, Department of Zoology
Published a research paper on phytochemical and GC-MS studies of
Diosphyros ferror (Willd) Bakh Leaf” in the international Journal of
Scientific Research, Vol.4, Issue.6, June 2015.
Mrs.CVL Karuna, Department of Botany
Emerging Trends in Value Addition To Plants And Plant Products, Value
Addition For Food, Health And Energy Security,
Publisher:Dr.K.Manikya, Dr.K.Kumari,2015.Chapter Contribution-11 –
Indian Indigenous Herbal Wealth. ISSN 2321-7758.Peer Reviewed,
Vol.3, S1 2015 Jan to Feb.
Dr. Rani Syamalamba, Librarian
Published an article “Historical Female Mathematicians Of The World” in
the seminar volume titled “Women In Mathematics With Special Reference
To Lilavathi ” organized by Dept. Of Mathematics Maris Stella College
VJA, June 2015,ISBN:978-93-80693-46-0,PP.129-134.
Published an article on “Digital Literary Initiatives A Study” in journal of
library and information technology. Vol-II, No.2,July 2015, PP.22-31,ISSN-
0975-6183.
Published an article on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) in
Grandhalaya Sarwaswamu, Vol.76,Issue,8,Nov 2015,ISSn:0972-8140.
Gender and ICT Oppurtunities and Challenges,Women Studies Sonali
Publications,New Delhi 2016 ISBN-978-8411-568-0.
Published an Article on Directories And Subject Gateways in Grandhalaya
Sarwaswamu, Vol.76,Issues,11,Pg.17.
Under the guidance of Dr.K.Sandhya, Department of English
- One scholar submitted M.Phil
- Nine scholars pursuing their Ph.D
- Two scholars awarded Ph.D
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6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
Introduction of OERs and MOOC
20 systems have been added for browsing
20 systems in the library
10 systems in the computer lab
Up gradation of infrastructure facilities
Books worth for Rs.3 lakhs have been purchased
20 students enrolled for MOOC courses
5700 users have visited our Virtual Library Site
Orientation to staff and students about ICT applications
Student Attendance Software is installed in 10 systems
Biometric is introduced for faculty attendance
One new printer cum scanner is installed
Orientation for faculty by Fr.Xavier Alphonse on 5th & 6th June, 2015
Orientation/Awareness talks to students on counselling (9th, 10th, 14th October,
2015)
o Breast Cancer – 2.11.15
o Self Defence Camp – 9.10.15
o Library use, OER for students in college and students of Paturi
Nagabhushanam School of Library Science, Vijyawada-7.9.15
o Stress Management – 12.8.15
o Breast Feeding – 5.8.15
Workshops on Academic and Curriculum
Career Enrichment Courses, Placement Training
Mentoring
Need based in the wake of the implementation of new programmes and
syllabus
Merit based
Evaluated on the basis of the feedback of students
Suggestions given by peers for enhancement of quality in teaching,
learning and evaluation
Annual self-appraisals for the aided staff on directives from CCE, Govt.
of A.P.
API scored marked by the individual aided staff member, cross checked
and attested by the Principal
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6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
6.3.9 Admission of Students
Teachers Training Programme – Certificate course
Prathap Industries, Enikepadu – Physics
Westin College of Hotel Management – Tourism and Travel Management
Allianz Francaise – Certificate course in French
Edubridge – Certificate course in Soft skills for Employability
Efftronics – 45 days of summer internship
The Hindu – Internship for Journalism students
Rotary Club – Women’s’ Cell
M.R.Pai Foundation, Mumbai – Department of Economics
A.P.Medical and Health Unit and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation –
World Mosquito Day – Department of Zoology
Association for Improvement of Maths Education (A.I.M.Ed) – National
seminar by Department of Mathematics
Pavithratma Agency for Street Children, Vijaya Mary Integrated School
for the Blind, Madonna School for the Deaf and Dumb, Navajeevan Bala
Bhavan for Street Children, Child Line, Care and Share Charitable Trust,
SKCV Children’s Trust, Sai Prema for Mentally Challenged Children –
Department of Social Work and STARS (Outreach Programmes)
Axis Bank and Andhra Pradesh Police Team - Self Defence Camp
All India Democratic Women Association (AIDWA) – 3/6 months
Cutting and Tailoring Programme (Certificate Course) for underprivileged
Women – STARS
Kite – Life Skills Workshop
Time, a Institute of Management – Orientation for MBA students
Admissions are conducted in a transparent manner, based on merit. Students
from Minority Groups are given concessions.
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6.4 Welfare schemes for
6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic Yes Academic
Advisors
appointed by
CCE, Govt. of
A.P
Yes Committee
constituted by
the college
Administrative Yes Financial Audit
by Brahmayya
& Co.
No -
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
Teaching Visits to houses when ill/in problems
Sanction of leave/permission/flexibility in genuine cases
Non teaching Financial Assistance, Loans without interest, New
clothes and a purse of Rs.1000/- during Christmas
season, Sanctioning of leave in genuine cases,
Flexibility/adjustment of work when ill/in need, Financial
assistance for Children’s education, Salary given in
advance in genuine cases, House visits periodically,
when in hospital, need
Students Provision of wholesome midday meals for economically
disadvantaged girls, book bank facility, Fee concession to
the deserving, An infirmary for the sick, Gym, First Aid,
Incentives to sports girls
Rs.22,06,900
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6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
The examination system in existence continued during the academic year 2015-16
NA
Maris Stella Alumni Association (MSAA) conducted an invited talk on ‘Cancer
Awareness among Girls’, especially Breast Cancer on 3.10.15. .Dr.A.V.Rao, a
Clinical Oncologist, Professor of Oncology, Kakatiya University was the Resource
Person
Organized a medical camp on eye and dental check up for staff and students on
5.11.15
Organized the annual get together of old students ‘STAR MEET 2016’ on 13.2.16
MSAA sponsored a few scholarships and medals to bright students on 20.2.16
A few old students sponsored gifts and refreshments for the get together
A parent – teacher meet is held on 12.12.16
Parents invited for Sports Day 6.2.16, Prize Distribution Day 20.2.16 and Christmas
Fete 5.12.16
Parents provided feedback regarding curriculum, teaching, learning and evaluation
Met mentors as and when required to enquire the progress of their children/wards.
Non-teaching staff were encouraged to pursue higher studies – Mr.Shanmukha
Kumar, Dept. of Electronics
Training in skill development given as and when required
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6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
Workshops, invited talks organized
Department of Physics arranged an invited lecture on ‘Conversation of Resources’ on
20.7.15
Department of Botany undertook Tree Plantation Programme along with Bio-club and
Eco-club on 15.7.15
Donate Organs Save Life – A rally by NSS units I & II on 6.8.15
A campaign against the use of Plastic Flags on the eve of Independence Day – 14.8.15
by Eco-club – visited 10 schools in the neighbourhood to impress upon the students on
not to use plastic flags
Bio-club organized a one day exhibition on 13.8.15 for students of Maris Stella, Zilla
Parishad and Municipal Corporation Schools on environmental awareness,
preservation.
Department of Zoology conducted an awareness camp in collaboration with
A.P.Medical and Health Unit and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation on ‘Breeding of
Mosquitoes’ and presentation of them on ‘Words Mosquito Day’ on 20.8.15
Department of Botany and Eco-club identified, collected and distributed medicinal
plants, leaves ‘patri’ on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi on 16.9.15. Clay idols of Ganesh
displayed and sold
The theme of the cultural week for 2015-16 23rd November to 27th November, 2015
was ‘Save Nature – Save Life’. Competitions in Music, Dance, Drama, Essay-writing,
Elocution, Floral Arrangement, Rangoli, etc were conducted on the said theme.
On 30.11.15 Department of Biology organized a Biological tour to Pedavegi. Indian
Institute of Oil Palm Research to explain the growth of oil palm plant and promote the
use of palm oil rich in vitamins A and E and is also eco-friendly in fertilizing the soil.
An invited talk on ‘Bio-diversity’ conducted on 1st,2nd,3rd February, 2016 by
Department of Botany
Inspire club and Bio-club organized a debate on ‘Great Contribution to Society:
Physical Sciences Vs Life Sciences’ on 23.2.16
Fruits, Vegetables, greens are grown organically and sold to staff and students
Vermi compost prepared from the waste and sold
Rain water harvesting
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Criterion – VII
7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the
functioning of the institution. Give details.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the
beginning of the year
3/6 months certificate course in Cutting and Tailoring for under privileged
women from July to March were conducted with the collaboration of All India
Democratic Women Association
Gender Sensitization programmes were organized periodically.
Health awareness programmes and Medical Camps were organized by MSAA
Environmental conservation/preservation/awareness talks, workshops, visits
were organised
Workshops on career guidance, placement training
Summer internship – Electronics and Journalism
Enhanced use of ICT in teaching, learning
Attendance Software
Social Responsibility and Citizenship, Awareness Programmes
Student Club Activities
Student tours/field trips
Events, Programmes organized exclusively by students to bring out leadership
organizational skills (Independence Day, Teachers Day, Republic Day,
Christmas Fete, Pragnya, Samanvay)
Parent Teacher Meet
Mentoring – Weekly
Counselling
Evaluation by students (feedback)
Sports events even for staff
Certificate courses, IDEs
Rallies, Campaigns in protest against social evils
The proposed B.A.Programme with English Literature, Journalism, Political
Science introduced in 2015-16
Syllabus of all disciplines revised on the guideline of UGC and APSCHE
A two day national seminar on ‘Mathematics and Literature’ held in association
with ‘Association for Improvement of Mathematics Education’ on 23rd & 24th
September, 2015
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7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)
1. Summer Internship (2) – Efftronics, The Hindu
2. Student clubs and events organized exclusively by students.
Workshops, invited talks conducted by all departments as planned at the
beginning of the year
Orientation sessions to students and staff conducted as planned
Department of Social Work in collaboration with various non-government
organizations organized State Level Arts and Crafts Exhibition cum Sale on 18th
& 19th September, 2015 as planned.
3/6 months training in cutting and tailoring for under privileged women in
collaboration with All India Democratic Women Association (AIDWA) from
July’15 to March’16.
Department of Library and Information Science organized training in the use of
OERs
Orientation for College Life and Training Programmes in Personality
Development and Life Skills conducted for students.
Workshop on ‘Entrepreneurship’ organized by Department of MBA
Certificate courses in Soft Skills, French and Edubridge
Teachers Training Programme
Hosted Krishna University Basket Ball Tournament
Inter Collegiate Competitions for students by Departments of Statistics, Maths &
Electronics
Held awareness programme on health, hygiene, environment
Awareness programmes on social issues/responsibilities conducted
Career guidance/placement training provided
Tree plantation undertaken
Students’ Attendance automated
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7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
An eco-club in place
Organic farming
Rain water harvesting through soil percolation
e-waste is collected.
LED lights are used
Solar panels are installed
Use of plastics is banned
Vehicle free day was observed
Making of mud Ganesha idols for Vinayaka Chathurthi
Tree plantation Programme.
Saplings are offered to Guests of Honour on important occasions instead of
Bouquet.
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8. Plans of institution for next year
Name _______________________________ Name _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
_______***_______
CURRICULUM
Total revamping of the syllabus in all courses based on UGC guidelines and
APSCHE structure.
TEACHING –LEARNING
Workshops
Invited talks
Seminars
Orientation session for new recruits and for lecturers with less than 10 years
experience
Proposed to have a two day workshop on ‘Towards Globalization and Accuracy in
Written English from the Indian Perspective’ by Dr.R.Venkateswara Rao, JNTU,
Hyderabad.
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
Certificate courses
Proposals sent for national seminar – Maths and Physics
Training programme for students and faculty in MOOC and OERs
Arts and Crafts Exhibition by the department of Social Work and NGOs
Proposals for Major and Minor Research Projects to be sent
To continue certificate course in Cutting and Tailoring for the under privileged
STUDENT SUPPORT
Orientation for college life
Anti-ragging measures
Leadership Training
Training in life skills
Industrial visits, field trips
Awareness programmes on Health, Hygiene and Society
Awareness programmes on Environment
To set up a committee to identify new job opportunities as a result of the area
becoming the capital region.
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ANNEXURE – I
2.15 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 201 5-2016
JUNE
5th -6th - Orientation for the staff
8th - Reopening for Degree
15th - Orientation for degree students
22rd - Reopening for P.G
27th - Seminar on “Importance of Mother Tongue”
29th - Reopening for MBA
- National Statistics Day
JULY
5th - Inauguration of association activities
10th - Awareness Programme on “Conservation of Resources”
15th - Plantation of 100 Saplings
17th - Exposure programme to the street children agency
AUGUST
1st - Inauguration of cutting and tailoring programme in two areas for 60
deprived women
5th - Importance of Breast Feeding – An Awareness Programme
6th - Organ Donation - Rally
12th - Awareness about HIV/AIDS – Formation of Human Chain
- Stress Management - Workshop - Celebration of International Youth Day
13th - Biology Exhibition
14th - Visited 10 schools to avoid use of plastic flags in celebrating eco-
friendly Independence Day
Pre-Independence Day Celebration
19th-20th - Two Day Leadership Training Programme
19th - Entrepreneurship Orientation Programme
20th - Awareness Camp on World Mosquito Day
27th - Celebration of Telugu Basha Dinostvam
SEPTEMBER
1st - Sanskrit Week Celebration
2nd - Orientation by TCS, Chennai
11th - Krishna University Inter-collegiate Basket Ball Tournament and
selection
12th - Pledge on Anti-Ragging
16th - Distribution of Medicinal Plants and mud idols of Ganesh
18th-19th - State level Arts & Crafts Exhibition
23rd-24th - Two day national seminar on “Mathematics and Literature”
26th - Celebration of World Tourism Day
29th - 51st A.D. Shroff Memorial Elocution Competition
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OCTOBER
3rd - Cancer among the girls - Awareness programme
9th - Self Defence camp
Participation in Swachch Andhra Pradesh Programme
9th,10th,14th - Programme on counselling
NOVEMBER
2nd - Awareness – Breast Cancer by Dr.P.Raghuram, Padmasri Awardee
5th - Celebration of 125th birth year of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar
- Medical Camp
13th - Samkrithi Divas
20th - Luminate 2015 – Commerce Fest
21st - Book Review Programme
23rd-28th - Cultural Week
28th - Course completion certificates - Cutting and tailoring women
30th - Biological Tour
DECEMBER
1st - Poster presentation on World AIDS Day
2nd - Live demo on OER, MOOC, NPTEL , STELLAVIRLIB
5th - Christmas Fete
9th - Industrial Tour – Economics Dept.
On campus drive – ILM, Bangalore
10th - Awareness on human rights
11th - Study tour to A.P.and T.S legislature – Hyderabad – Politics Dept.
12th - Parents Meet
21st - Workshop on Life Skills
JANUARY
2nd - Creative Writing – Workshop
12th - Observation of pollution free day
13th - Workshop by Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of A.P and T.S
16th-18th - Rural Camp in Warangal Dt.
23rd - e-wave – Electronics Dept.
19th-25th - NSS Camp
25th - Celebration of National Voters Day – Rally, Debate, human chain,
etc.
26th - Republic Day Celebrations
27th - Awareness on Organ Donation
28th - On campus drive by Transdyne
29th - On campus drive by Nalanda Educational Institution
30th - Observation of Martyrs Day
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FEBRUARY
1st - On campus drive by New Vistas
Quiz and Poster presentation – Maths Dept.
Turning Point, career guidance programme
2nd -3rd - Workshop on Geospatial Technology
6th - Sports Day
12th - She cares – Reproductive System – Awareness
13th - Alumni Meet
14th - Mock Management Aptitude Test
15th - Research Methods and Proposal Writing – Orientation
20th - Prize Distribution day
22nd - Career Guidance Programme
23rd - Great contribution to society in commemoration of National Science
Day
29th - Samanvay 2016 – Management Fest
MARCH
9th - Pragnya 2016 – PG Fest
11th - On campus drive by Ramoji Flims
23rd - Job opportunities in Govt and banking – Orientation programme
15th-31st - BOS Meetings
30th - Finance Committee Meeting
APRIL
9th - Academic council meeting
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Annexure-II
1.3 Feedback from Stakeholders
Alumni
1 70% of alumni have regular contact with Maris Stella College.
2 Half of the alumnae are having frequent contact with the college.
3 Majority of them are aware of the development that has been taking place in the college
4 44% through friends
5 40% of the alumnae are interested in day-to-day happenings. 40% are interested in remarkable
happenings of the college.
6 College discipline was liked by 65% of the alumnae. Academics were liked by 70%.
7 Majority of the alumnae expressed that the teaching faculty was very good.
8 Almost all the alumnae felt that infrastructural facilities of the college are one of the best in the
region.
9 Our alumnae felt that the courses offered by our college are for a better future or employment
oriented.
10 Half of the alumnae expressed a good opinion about our curriculum of the course.
11 Majority of them accepted the teaching methodology of the college which contains lecture
method, participative method and knowledge based method.
12 50% of the alumnae expressed a very good impression about sports and games in the college, but
20% felt more games and wider participation could be encouraged.
13 Almost all the alumnae felt that the focus given to NCC, NSS, Stellites to Awaken and Reachout
to Society (STARS), Literary activities, Yoga, Music, Dramatics and Martial Arts are
appropriate.
14 90% of the alumnae appreciated the thrust given to extra-curricular activities.
15 Three fourth of the respondents expressed their satisfaction with the celebrations/observing days
of significance like Independence Day, Republic Day, Teachers’ Day, World Aids Day, Youth
Day and Samskrithi Day.
16 65% of the alumnae reacted positively regarding autonomous status and the teaching-learning
evaluation pattern.
17 65% of the students’ opinion is that the fee structure of the college is reasonable and 20% felt
that it is high.
18 42% of the alumnae felt that attending the conferences/workshops/guest lectures/competitions
organised by the college are useful for higher studies as well as employment.
19 80% of them are favourable to the student-teacher ratio and teacher-parent meet is conducive to a
healthy academic and personality development.
20 Half of the respondents felt that the stay in the hostel is comfortable, Safe, homely with good
accommodation, food and care.
21 Majority of the alumnae expressed that the library is excellent, well equipped and updated.
22 Majority of them expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of food served in the canteen.
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Suggestions:
Introduce new programmes at UG level in emerging areas of study not available in the
region.
Office staff need to be more approachable.
Students:
1 Course/Curriculum: 90% of students expressed their satisfaction about the courses and
curriculum
2 Teaching: 85% of students felt that overall teaching methods adopted by the faculty are
good. 10% of students requested a few staff members to be bilingual while teaching. A
few more wanted written material for study.
3 Mentoring: A large number of students are satisfied with the mentoring system in
college. They felt that they could bring out academic and personal problems to be
addressed or advised by their respective mentors.
4 Counselling: A good number of students are happy with the help that they get from the
counsellor.
5 Library: Students are happy with the excellent services provided by the library. However,
a few felt there is a need to install more computers with internet facility in the library.
6 Canteen: Many students expressed that canteen services could be better and canteen staff
more polite.
7 Sports and Games: By and large students expressed their immense satisfaction with the
facilities provided by the college for sports and games. They are very happy with the
sprawling campus and grounds.
8 Extra and Co-curricular activities: All students rated extra and co-curricular activities
conducted in the college as very good.
9 Timings: A few students felt that college timings could be changed in such a way as to
enable them to attend coaching for competitive examinations or take up part time
employment.
10 Attendance: Some students suggested that the required percentage of attendance for
semester end examination could be lowered to 70%.
11 Infrastructure: All students are very pleased with the adequate infrastructure and well-
equipped laboratories.
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Annexure III
7.3 BEST PRACTICES OF THE INSTITUTION
I. Summer internship
1. Title of the practice – Summer Internship
2. The context that required the initiation of the practice – In the context of emerging global trends,
first-hand information, exposure and experience for students at an industry with scope of live projects
to enhance employability.
3. Objectives of the practice:
To increase employability
Expose students to live experience at an industry
4. The practice
Practical knowledge of working with LED lights, soldering, desoldering, testing, analyze
equipment as quality inspection of raw material
Practical knowledge of functioning of Solid State Lighting
Components mounting, soldering and desoldering of electronic assembles
Analyze equipment, circuit disturbances and eliminate faults as quality inspection of a
finished product
Eliminate faults in signalling systems
5. Obstacles faced – Prolonged hours of work
6. Impact of the practice – Students imbibe practical skills
7. Resources required – Provided by the industry
8. About the institution
I. Name of the institution: Maris Stella College
II. Year of Accreditation : 1999, 2006, 2013
III. Address : Near Benz Circle, Opp. Govt.Polytechnic College, Ring Road, Vijayawada-8
IV. Grade awarded : A
V. E-mail : [email protected]
VI. Contact person for further details: The Principal, Maris Stella College
VII. Website: www.marisstella.ac.in
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I. Summer internship
1. Title of the practice – Summer Internship
2. The context that required the initiation of the practice – In the context of Vijayawada becoming part
of the capital region, the need for young journalists is on the rise.
3. Objectives of the practice:
To expose them to the practical aspect of the course
4. The practice
Practical knowledge of editing, reporting, page making, etc.
5. Obstacles faced – Shift system of timings
6. Impact of the practice – Students imbibe practical skills
7. Resources required – Language skills
8. About the institution
I. Name of the institution: Maris Stella College
II. Year of Accreditation : 1999, 2006, 2013
III. Address : Near Benz Circle, Opp. Govt. Polytechnic College, Ring Road, Vijayawada-8
IV. Grade awarded : A
V. E-mail : [email protected]
VI. Contact person for further details: The Principal, Maris Stella College
VII. Website: www.marisstella.ac.in